Established in 1955, The Cook & Boardman Group is the nation’s premier provider of architectural doors and frames, door hardware and related building specialty products in addition to complete systems integration services. We provide solutions for commercial and multi-family residential building applications. With more than forty convenient locations throughout the United States, we are uniquely positioned to provide the best entry and IT solutions for new construction, renovation and upgrade projects. We offer local service with a national presence.

Description

Summary The Purchasing Assistant works closely with the Purchasing team, and provides internal customer service, organization, department support, preparation of standard reporting, and tracking all stock requisitions, work orders, and purchase orders to ensure they are current and in good standing.
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications Proficient in Microsoft Products, including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook Functional and working knowledge of computers Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Effective time management and organizational skills Detail oriented Good mathematical skills Effective communication skills both verbal and in writing Self-motivated and proactive with ability to multi-task Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or equivalent experience a plus
Essential Functions Review Manufacturer Acknowledgements Provide Internal Customer Support for issues and questions Review past due shop and warehouse orders Review all backorders and stock outages Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication to Internal Departments regarding the status of orders.  Prepares timely update reports for management. Assist in Cycle Counts, WIP Counts, and Inventory. Follow-up correspondence in writing (email primarily) Responsive to returning phone calls in a timely manner Communicate with factories and suppliers Monitor orders, and provide tracking. Ability to resolve project issues quickly and efficiently and communicates not only the problem but also a resolution to all required parties. If unable to find an acceptable solution will escalate to the Inventory Manager Act as primary on-site contact for Building Maintenance issues Displays working product knowledge of materials: Doors, Frames, Door Hardware.
Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 336-768-8872 x2 or by sending an email to [email protected]. For employment or internship application purposes - If you contact us in relation to your employment prospects, we will use your personal information to consider you for current and future employment opportunities and to contact you with respect to employment opportunities at CBG that you have expressed an interest in. • By selecting the Careers link you will be directed to a third-party recruitment services website, currently Jobvite.com (“Recruitment Provider”). Your use of the Recruitment Provider’s services is governed by the Recruitment Provider terms of service and privacy policy available through the Recruitment Provider’s website. For employment consideration we may collect and process: Identifiers. Such as a real name, alias, postal address, telephone number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, or other similar identifiers, requirement for any sponsorship, applicable background checks, including criminal background checks, and drug testing (we will send you a request for your authorization), and any other information you include on your application, your resume, or that you provide to us during the hiring process. Professional or employment-related information. Such as current or past job history, performance evaluations, applicable coursework, certifications, or other role specific questions.